Second baboon sighting reported in Durban as search for juvenile continues
Residents on alert as baboons are sighted in Durban
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While the search for a juvenile baboon spotted in Durban at the weekend continues, it is believed a second baboon has also been spotted in the Umbilo area.
Carol Booth of Monkey Helpline, an organisation committed to rescuing and caring for vervet monkeys and other animals, said a factory manager has managed to 'trap' the baboon in his factory.
"Staff from the Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) have set a baited trap overnight, hoping the animal will be in the trap in the morning," she said.
Earlier on Monday, IOL reported that a juvenile was spotted on a roof in the Umbilo area.
Booth said the juvie is at huge risk of being caught, killed, stoned or burnt by people who believe that baboons are witches.
"Baboons are not endemic to Durban and this little one will not find any of its own kind. We do hope and he or she is rescued and returned to be with other baboons," she added.
If anyone has sight of the animal, they are urged to call 082 411 5444 or 082 659 4711.
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